Ireland captain Rory Best will miss his province Ulster's first two European Champions Cup matches because of a hamstring injury the club announced on Monday.
The 35-year-old veteran -- who skippered the British and Irish Lions midweek team on their successful tour of New Zealand earlier this year -- suffered the injury in training last week.
However, the extent ofRead more
Rory Best will follow in the large footsteps of Irish icons Brian O'Driscoll and Paul O'Connell in reaching the 100 cap landmark on Saturday when he leads them out against Australia.
However, despite the hooker being 34-years-old -- albeit a pretty sprightly one -- Ireland's defence coach Andy Farrell believes he could crown his career by leading the British andRead more
Ireland captain Rory Best says his team will not fear New Zealand as they chase an elusive first ever victory over the world champions in Chicago Saturday.
The veteran hooker, who earns his 98th cap at Soldier Field, said the Irish would take a positive mindset into their latest attempt to end a 111-year losing streak.
"We've got to respectRead more